Rock categorized the Senate run rumors as a publicity stunt that took on a life of its own.

“It’s the worst advice I ever gave myself, but it’s been the most creative thing I’ve ever done,” he said. “And I’ve gotten to see everyone’s true colors,” adding that even people in his camp that were in on the stunt started to believe the Senate rumors. “I’m like f— no we’re not doing it, but let’s roll with it for a little while, this is awesome.”

Sweet Southern Sugar is expected to include “country to classic rock, with a little rap sprinkled in between,” according to a press release, while his 2018 tour launches in Nashville appropriately enough, at the Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 19.

Tickets and VIP packages for the tour will go on sale to the public the day Sweet Southern Sugar is released, November 3. Fan Club members will be able to purchase tickets beginning October 31 at 10am local, and fans who pre-order the album through the artist’s site will be eligible for a special pre-sale beginning on November 1 at 10am local.

See all Kid’s tour dates below and the Sweet Southern Sugar tracklist below.